Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Swindon Town.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 28 | 6 | 1 | 2113 | 6.91 |
 EFL Trophy | 5 | 2 | 0 | 279 | 7 |
 League Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 6.9 |
Scout report
O. Clarke is a 34-year-old defensive midfielder at Swindon Town, enjoying a standout season — 6 goals and 1 assists in 28 appearances, a Season grade of 29, top 21% of League Two defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 9.7, ranking 435th of 478 in the League Two. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option (51% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.92 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Clarke.
Judged on this season alone, Clarke graded 29 — a strong campaign that ranks top 21% of the 67 defensive midfielders in the League Two, on 6 goals, 1 assist and 3.919 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 28 → 29). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2022/23.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 10, 65th of 67 of the 67 defensive midfielders in the League Two. At 34 Clarke is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.5 reflects that trajectory.
Clarke is operating at his career peak — the 2022/23 level is the level.
Output in context · Swindon Town finished 9th of 24 · a mid-table side
3.92 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 7 clean sheets across 28 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 6 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.3 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.
- Defensive volume. 3.92 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 51% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Age curve. At 34, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 9.7, Clarke carries the 65th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the League Two of 67. Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (3.92 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.6× and falling).
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Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
